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The Atkinson School will remained close this week out of precaution after some staff members went into quarantine.

District closes Atkinson School over Covid concerns

Freeport School District officials closed the Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School this week out of precaution due to staff members testing positive for Covid-19 cases since … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/25/21

Herald Inside LI hosted a free live Zoom webinar, sponsored by Molloy College, on Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m., for the purpose of answering many of the questions that college-aged students and parents of those students have about staying local for college.

Herald Inside LI hosts staying local for college webinar

When college doors reopened in the fall and fears of spreading the virus were prevalent, many colleges on Long Island adopted the hybrid model for classes and for extracurricular activities— … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/22/21

On Tuesday November 10 the “Herald Inside Long Island,” hosted a free live Zoom webinar at 7 p.m. to discuss ways in which long islanders can provide support to their children who might have mental illnesses.

Herald Inside Long Island hosts mental health awareness webinar

With the pandemic in full effect and COVID-19 cases going up with the second wave, health experts said that mental health issues have become heightened for many throughout Long Island, including … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/22/21

The Freeport School District Board of Education met virtually for the first time in weeks as a precaution amid the continuing increase in Covid-19 cases in Freeport.

District urges staff to get Covid-19 vaccination

The Freeport School District Board of Education returned to business as usual for its board meeting on Jan. 13 after schools remained closed for a week after winter break to avoid the spread of … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/22/21

Freeport’s electricity utility is in poor financial shape after the Public Service Commission denied the village’s request for a rate hike last year.

Freeport electric rate hike fight continues

Freeport’s electricity utility continues to be in the red after the state Public Service Commission denied a rehearing of the utility’s request for a rate increase in November, Freeport … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/22/21

Pink Tie 1000 and GivNGo owners joined local officials and community leaders who praised their donation of 45 Chromebooks to Freeport students on Jan. 14.

Freeport students receive new Chromebooks

Whenever Lois Howes, former president of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce, hears that Pink Tie 1000 wants to help out in Freeport, she gets excited. Pink Tie 1000 is a Long Island-based … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/22/21

Herald Inside Long Island hosts a webinar for Long Islanders about applying to college during the pandemic on November 19.

Herald Inside Long Island hosts applying to college amid pandemic webinar

For the purpose of reducing Long Islanders' stress about applying to college during the pandemic, Herald Inside LI held a webinar sponsored by Molloy College, on November 19, which was … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/20/21

Thomas Fee, of Freeport, took a selfie of himself inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda during the riot on Jan. 6.

Freeport man charged for alleged participation in Capitol riot

***This story was updated on Jan. 21 Thomas Fee, of Freeport, was arrested on Jan. 19 after federal authorities obtained evidence of his involvement in the deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/18/21

Freeport Police Chief Mike Smith, left, thanked Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, to his right, and Long Island Laboring Against Covid-19 for donating hundreds of masks on Jan. 8.

‘We must remain vigilant’

At the end of 2020, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, of Freeport, joined the student group Long Island Laboring Against Covid-19 to donate 15,000 masks and other personal protective … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/15/21

The Village of Freeport will go another year with no tax increase after the board of trustees ratified the 2021-22 budget on Jan. 10.

Village board approves 2021-22 budget

The Village of Freeport board of trustees voted to approve a $75.4 million budget for 2021-22 on Jan. 10. The spending plan is $1.5 million smaller than the current one, and does not raise … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/15/21

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